Last week was quite ...something. We have a lot to breakdown, so this week, our guest is Dr. Rhonda Matthews Professor of Politics at Edinboro University. Listen and follow her journey from Los Angeles, to Mississippi, to San Franciso, and finally here in Erie, PA. What does Erie's culture look like compared to other regions?

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Interested in sponsoring Our Erie Season 2? Email us at [email protected]

Individual donations to Our Erie can be made through Erie Arts & Culture: https://pages.donately.com/erieartsculture/campaign/our-erie-season-2

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We're back Next Week to unpack "Black Indians" with our Book Club.

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.

The following are excerpts from the January 6, 2021 Erie City Council meeting. They have been edited for time.

Listen to this before next Tuesday's episode, when we dive deeper into the issues presented in the meeting & other current events.

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First, you’ll hear Councilperson David Brennan, addressing his nomination of Liz Allen as President and City Solicitor, Edward Betza, weigh in on procedure to vote for Brzenzski first and Allen only if Brzezinski does not receive 4 votes.

You will then hear opening remarks from Councilperson Liz Allen before the vote on the resolution.

Followed by the vote for Erie City Council President and Vice President.

Then the meeting is opened up for CItizen’s Remarks. 

And finally, closing remarks by new Vice President, Michael Keys, and President, Ed Brzezinski.

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Interested in sponsoring Our Erie Season 2? Email us at [email protected]

Individual donations to Our Erie can be made through Erie Arts & Culture: https://pages.donately.com/erieartsculture/campaign/our-erie-season-2

Register for the Wednesday, January 6th 8:30AM Erie City Council meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5mjx3miOQu-NSIQjnZLnIA?fbclid=IwAR3td8kC2nWK8od7fCG6DPMbagMgHDvSg2G0byPQpTRfG7oXp79oL2d6neA

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We're back Next Week with a new guest!

We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.

This week, Marty, Lydia and DaVona reflect on 2020, technology hurdles and Mayor Schember's goal to end racism in Erie.

Interested in sponsoring Our Erie Season 2? Email us at [email protected]

Individual donations to Our Erie can be made through Erie Arts & Culture:

Register for the Wednesday, January 6th 8:30AM Erie City Council meeting:

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We're back Next Week with a new guest!

We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.

This week, our guest is Mercyhurst University's Dr. Ed Jolie to discuss local indigenous history and modern concerns.

Next Week our hosts talk Zoom culture, social media and what it means to "end racism" in Erie.

We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.

This week, our guests are Amina Kranson and Makayla Alicea of the Green New Deal Coalition to discuss their presentation on concerns surrounding International Recycling Group's proposed plastics plant. The episode includes audio clips from the Community Roundtable on December 11: https://fb.watch/2z7c1EzbG9/

Next Week our guest will be Mercyhurst University's Dr. Edward Jolie.

We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.

We're living in highly stressful times. Sometimes winding down takes some intention. In this week's episode, Davona, Lydia, and Marty share their self-care tips.

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We introduce the Our Erie Bookclub, this month we are reading "Black Indians," and we shout out our top fans of the week.

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What's your go-to song when you're trying to release some stress?

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We list off our go-to self-care activities

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Next Episode: Tuesday, December 22, 2020, our guests will be Amina and Makayla of the Green New Deal Coalition to discuss their presentation on concerns surrounding International Recycling Group's proposed plastics plant.

We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.

When the news requires an extra recording, we share our thoughts. Last week in Erie County, Dwyer Plumbing and Excavating left a transphobic message on a digital signboard in Waterford. The message was targeted at Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine, and the newest restrictions regarding Covid mitigation. 

Next Episode: Tuesday, December 15, 2020, our hosts will be discussing self-care under quarantine.

We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.

Our guest this week is the multi-talented, Mabel Howard. Plus we check in on the latest developments at Erie City Council. 

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We're back to unpack Councilman Ed Brzezinski's latest behavior: "Both sides are wrong on this thing..." and "I'd also like to tell Mr. Wertz to do his homework before he starts shooting his mouth off."  Did Councilwoman Liz Allen receive an apology? Or did Mr. Brzezinski just "let off more exhaustion"?

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Meet Mabel Howard, a woman who wears many hats, who started Cafe 7-10 to work with and honor her mother.

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A large Erie family and working, from age 14, for people who aren't able to pay for health services.

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Manifest. When preparedness meets opportunity, great things happen.

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How can I help?

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Marketing, grinding and Shark Tank's Daymond John.

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The hosts rave about their sweets from Cafe 7-10 and we wrap up our time with Mabel.

Check out Cafe 7-10: www.facebook.com/cafe710 

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Next Episode: Tuesday, December 15, 2020, our hosts will be discussing self-care under quarantine.

We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8 

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.

This week we bring you the first part of our conversation with Karen Thomas, co-owner of Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro.

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We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8

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Native New Yorker travels the globe and finds a home in Erie.

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The vibe, the community and the cuisine.

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Pushing the stool up for someone else.

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Write it down.

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The story behind the name: Pineapple Eddie.

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Being True to yourself.

Check out Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro for yourself: https://www.pineappleeddie.com 

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Next Episode: Tuesday, December 8, 2020, our guest will be Mabel Howard, owner of Cafe 7-10.

We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.

Erie’s dichotomy mirrors our nation’s. Will we choose the well-traveled road of toxicity or build a new one, painted in beautiful, broad strokes by artists and educators like our guest, Ceasar Westbrook?

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Is this 2020? Our hosts open this episode with reactions to how City leadership handled councilman Ed Brzezinski's disrespectful behavior last week. We aren't about to let our "welcoming" city off the hook.

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Ceasar Westbrook on his journey to Erie, Pennsylvania, taking a chance in the arts and finding C-West.

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Ceasar describes his artistic process and talks about some of his work.

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Becoming a teacher: 10% of yes, instead of 90% of no. 

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What makes Erie yours? And initiation into the arts community.

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Self-care and finding the strength to carry on.

Support Erie-based artist, C-West, and check out his art at https://cwestcollections.storenvy.com 

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Next Episode: Tuesday, December 1, 2020, our guest will be Karen Thomas, co-owner of Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro.

We're reading the book "Black Indians". If you're interested in reading and discussing with us on a January episode, sign up to receive a private invite: https://forms.gle/RdEZAEndrsEdf7Av8

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Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries

This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, Davona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by Erie Arts and Culture.

Music by Corey Cook.

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We appreciate you for listening to the Our Erie podcast.

Peace.